
MSPs, You Can Overcome the Challenge of Cold Appointments
Keep cold appointment communication skills strong with practice.
Company: PT Services Group
Job Title: National Director of Business Development
Brad Stoller is working to change how MSPs look at their sales processes. He authors articles, provides video instruction for MSP sales tips, and holds sales-related webinars to help MSP owners, managers and sales personnel. As the national director of business development at The PT Services Group, Brad has interviewed hundreds of MSP owners to develop a new way of focusing on quality, first-time appointments and sustainable growth. Follow @BradStoller on Twitter or on LinkedIn.
Keep cold appointment communication skills strong with practice.
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